Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Africa - A review

Abstract

The purpose of this work was to characterize the nature of CBNRM experiences, their evolution over time, and to develop analytical tools on determinants of success, uptake, and expansion. The purpose also included an assessment of resource valuation approaches, of the potential impact of CBNRM, and suggesting some implications for USAID personnel and their partners. First, this paper discusses the concept of CBNRM and its evolution over time. Second, it discusses the enabling conditions and key determinants in the adoption of CBNRM. Thirdly, trends in uptake and effects are reviewed as well as an economic analysis of resource valuation. Projections of potential impact and implications for USAID and partners are presented. Two analytical models concerning macroeconomic implications of environmental actions and an analysis of micro- and macro- level factors in CBNRM initiation are discussed as well as potential/constraints for the expansion of CBNRM/impact. -excerpts from Executive Summary